Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatrics (Speech, Language & Communication Needs)
Location: Merton, London
Role Type: Permanent
Band: 6
Salary: Competitive
The Role
Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join an outstanding specialist independent day school supporting children with speech, language and communication difficulties.
Details
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, providing specialist speech and language therapy for children with a range of speech, language, communication, and developmental needs. You will play a vital role in helping pupils develop their communication skills, confidence, participation, and independence within a supportive educational environment.
Responsibilities
Manage a specialist paediatric Speech and Language Therapy caseload
Complete comprehensive speech, language, communication, and swallowing assessments where appropriate
Develop and deliver individualised therapy programmes
Support children with speech, language, social communication, and functional communication needs
Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, teachers, psychologists, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team
Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews, and multidisciplinary reports
Provide training, advice, and communication strategies for school staff and parents/carers
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures
Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements
HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
Experience working within paediatric or specialist educational settings
Knowledge of speech, language and communication needs, developmental language disorders, autism, and neurodevelopmental conditions
Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work within an outstanding specialist independent school
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Ongoing CPD, supervision, and career development opportunities
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children with speech, language, and communication needs
Applying for roles
If you are interested in this position, please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.
Joseph Nordoff
07584 147 655